Medicine Bow, WY · standard

ZIP Code 82329

Carbon County, Wyoming — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

359
0/sq mi
$77,900
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Medicine Bow pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 82329 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 82329 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1795.0 square miles in Medicine Bow, Carbon County, Wyoming. The area is home to 359 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 82329 against Wyoming and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 82329 sits at , while per-capita income is $37,176. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $77,900 (79% below the state average) with median rent at $529 per month, and 69.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 82329 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 82329 sits relative to Wyoming and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 82329, Medicine Bow, WY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

359

Population

1795.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 82329?

53.5

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$37,176

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

327

Total Housing Units

241

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.7%
Renter 30.3%

$77,900

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

$529

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 82329, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $993,000.

12

Businesses

25

Employees

$993K

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Utilities 3 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 82329 in?
ZIP code 82329 (Medicine Bow) is located in Carbon County, Wyoming. Carbon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carbon-wy.
What is the population of ZIP code 82329?
ZIP code 82329 in Medicine Bow, WY has a population of 359 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 82329?
The median home value in ZIP 82329 is $77,900, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 82329?
The largest racial group in ZIP 82329 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 82329?
ZIP code 82329 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 82329?
In ZIP code 82329, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 82329?
In ZIP code 82329, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 82329?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 82329 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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